set up could not find the update.inf file

This is a discussion on set up could not find the update.inf file within the Windows XP Support forums, part of the Tech Support Forum category. when I try to install hot fix updates every time a message tells me &quot;set up could not find the

when I try to install hot fix updates every time a message tells me "set up could not find the update.inf file needed to update your system". my system is windows xp sp3 and I am unable to update due to the 'update.inf' file.